European influence and colonialism began in the 15th century, as Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama found the Cape Route from Europe to India. Here is the same text in Swahili:
Ushawishi wa Ulaya na ukoloni ulianza katika karne ya 15, wakati mvumbuzi wa Ureno Vasco da Gama alipopata njia Cape kutoka Ulaya kwenda India.